Mark Twain's "The Damned Human Race" Performance

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The forum discussion centers on a performance of Mark Twain's essay "The Damned Human Race," highlighting its entertaining delivery and the concept of "The Art of Rant." Participants express varying opinions on the performance, with some comparing it to George Carlin's interpretation, asserting Carlin's version is superior. Additionally, the conversation touches on Twain's "Letters from the Earth," suggesting it as a recommended reading for those interested in Twain's work.

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I thought Penguino, Evo and others might enjoy this amazing performance of an excerpt from Mark Twain's essay: "The Damned Human Race".

It's just a rant, but so entertainingly done I could say it's a demonstration of "The Art of Rant".

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_rTMNnxwSE
 
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George Carlin did it better than this guy
 
flyingpig said:
George Carlin did it better than this guy

Carlin performed Twain's "Damned Human Race"?
 
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flyingpig said:
George Carlin did it better than this guy
You mentioning his name changed my life. Who would have thought.
 
Oh dear, i'll watch it for you zoob, but I hate mark Twain and Hal Holbrook. :frown:
 
I loved it zoob! Thank you! Everyone should watch that!
 
Evo said:
Oh dear, i'll watch it for you zoob, but I hate mark Twain and Hal Holbrook. :frown:

Whoa! Hate is a really strong word... I like it! :approve:
 
Evo said:
Oh dear, i'll watch it for you zoob, but I hate mark Twain and Hal Holbrook. :frown:

Evo said:
I loved it zoob! Thank you! Everyone should watch that!

A double negative makes a positive?
 
zoobyshoe said:
A double negative makes a positive?
Definitely a positive.
 
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Evo said:
Definitely a positive.
Evo, I know you would especially like Twain's "Letters from the Earth". You can find several readings on youtube, or if you prefer the printed version, on Gutenberg. These purport to be letters written by Satan to Michael and Gabriel concerning his fact-finding visit to the earth.
 
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Jimmy Snyder said:
Evo, I know you would especially like Twain's "Letters from the Earth". You can find several readings on youtube, or if you prefer the printed version, on Gutenberg. These purport to be letters written by Satan to Michael and Gabriel concerning his fact-finding visit to the earth.
:bugeye:
 

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